Crime By Decade
Explore major crimes and investigations through the lens of time with Crime By Decade quizzes. Compare how motives, policing, media coverage, and forensic methods changed from one era to the next, and see which cases defined public fear and criminal justice debates.
Quizzes
Landmark U.S. crime laws by decade
Trace how major U.S. crime laws evolved decade by decade, from early federal enforcement to modern reforms. You’ll match landmark acts and policies to their era while spotting the historical context behind each change. Expect a mixed-difficulty run that blends big-name statutes with lesser-known but influential measures.
Policing and prisons: key shifts by decade
Track how policing and prisons evolved decade by decade, from policy shifts to changing public priorities. This mixed-difficulty quiz helps you connect events, reforms, and trends to the right era. Choose your question count and difficulty, then answer each item with four options and no timer.
Homicide rate trends by decade
Track how homicide rates shift from decade to decade and test your sense of long-term crime patterns. This mixed-difficulty quiz focuses on trends, turning points, and comparisons across eras. Choose how many questions you want and the difficulty level, then answer at your own pace with no timer.
What you'll find here
- Curated quizzes focused on Crime By Decade
- Difficulty spread from easy to hard
- Randomized questions with instant feedback
- Quizzes you can replay and compare on the leaderboard
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Category FAQ
How many quizzes are available in Crime By Decade?
There are 3 quizzes with 345 questions total.
Do these quizzes cover multiple time periods?
Yes. The questions are organized around different decades so you can compare cases and trends across eras.
How are the questions formatted?
Each question is multiple-choice with 4 options, and there is no timer.
Are the quizzes beginner-friendly or advanced?
They include a mix of difficulty. Some questions are broad timeline checks, while others test more detailed knowledge.
What kinds of details will I be tested on?
Expect questions on timelines, notable cases, investigative methods, and how crime and justice changed from decade to decade.
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What you’ll practice
These quizzes help you place notable crimes in their historical context and recognize how investigations, laws, and public attitudes shifted over time.
You’ll review timelines, key figures, locations, and outcomes, while separating confirmed facts from common misconceptions.
How the quizzes work
Each question has 4 answer options and there’s no timer, so you can read carefully and focus on accuracy over speed.
Difficulty and length vary across the set: some quizzes focus on broad decade overviews, while others go deeper into specific patterns, cases, or investigative developments.
Decade-by-decade context
Crime trends often reflect their era: changes in technology, economic conditions, and media can influence both offending and detection.
For example, the rise of DNA profiling transformed cold-case work, while shifts in communication technology affected everything from fraud to how investigations gather leads.
Tips for better scores
- Start with the decades you know best, then expand outward.
- Watch for clues in dates, locations, and investigative tools mentioned.
- Distinguish between arrest, conviction, and unresolved cases.
- Use process-of-elimination when multiple options sound plausible.
- Revisit missed questions to spot repeated themes across decades.
- Pay attention to how terminology and laws can differ by time period.